Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking a Systems Engineer. Summary: The System Engineer designs, implements, and maintains Microsoft-based IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, Azure cloud services, virtualization, and Microsoft 365. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance of business systems while supporting strategic IT initiatives. Responsibilities: * Architect Microsoft infrastructure across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-first models * Plan Azure deployments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and workload migrations (e.g., file servers to SharePoint/OneDrive) * Implement scalable, secure infrastructure and backup strategies using Veeam, Azure Backup, and M365 retention * Apply Zero Trust principles: Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, SIEM integration * Recommend hardware/software to optimize performance * Design secure cloud-hosted workloads (Azure IaaS/PaaS, Windows 365, Intune) * Assist with cloud migration and optimization * Develop PowerShell scripts and automation workflows for endpoint enrollment and compliance * Build frameworks for provisioning, monitoring, and reporting * Implement Microsoft Defender XDR, endpoint protection, and identity governance * Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations * Manage firewalls, antivirus, and access controls * Enforce Intune policies for device security and compliance * Partner with IT technicians and the IT Operations Manager to align solutions with business needs * Coordinate with network engineering on unified server/storage/firewall setup * Advise leadership on IT roadmaps and modernization * Provide Tier 3 support for escalated system issues